The Department of State announced visa holders expressing support for violence against political figures is a basis for legal status removal. The move is part of a more aggressive stance towards certain forms of digital speech by non-citizens. However, it’s unclear if any individuals have had their visas revoked.

The announcement follows the recent death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10, 2025. According to government officials, many social media sites are seeing an increase in posts celebrating his passing. The government will pursue legal status removal for non-citizens that made such posts. The DOS claimed foreign residents that celebrate the deaths of naturalized citizens shouldn’t stay in the country.

The announcement is part of a broader initiative by the U.S. government to clamp down on forms of speech by foreign nationals it considers subversive. Earlier in the year, the government revoked the legal status of dozens of visa holders due to their participation in the protests that swept through American colleges in the summer of 2024. Immigration agencies have also begun checking the social media accounts of citizenship and visa applicants for ‘Anti-American’ sentiment.

It’s unclear if the DOS has revoked any visas. However, the decision highlights the growing tension surrounding the limits of free speech for non-citizens, especially on the internet. Non-citizens, regardless of legal status, should refrain from posting controversial or divisive statements on their social media accounts. In an increasingly strict immigration landscape, one post could have a dramatic effect on a person’s legal status.

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